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AC55 KJC

2006 Vauxhall Astra

Grey Diesel 1248cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2022
Tests22 (13 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate59.1%

Mileage

113,149 mi
Last recorded113,149 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2021
Typical for 2006 Vauxhall Astra75,271 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAC55 KJC
MakeVauxhall
ModelAstra
Year2006
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,248cc

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MOT History

13 pass 9 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2021 113,149 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 113,149 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Axle swivel pins and bushes swivel pin and/or bush excessively worn (5.1.2 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 30 Mar 2020 101,835 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Mar 2020 101,835 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 92,965 miles
Fail 24 Apr 2019 92,965 miles

Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Apr 2018 87,254 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 87,250 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 12 Apr 2017 83,235 miles

2 front tyres wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake discs worn

brake pipes corroded

rear axle bushes have slight play

Fail 12 Apr 2017 83,235 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

2 front tyres wearing on edges

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

all brake discs worn

brake pipes corroded

rear axle bushes have slight play

Pass 12 Apr 2016 78,850 miles

nearside rear tyre low and worn on inner edge

rear axle bushes worn

rear brake discs worn

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Fail 12 Apr 2016 78,850 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

nearside rear tyre low and worn on inner edge

rear axle bushes worn

rear brake discs worn

slight play in nearside front steering rack arm

Pass 17 Apr 2015 74,422 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Fail 17 Apr 2015 74,422 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 70,013 miles

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Fail 15 Apr 2014 70,013 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 64,497 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

slight play o/s tie rod

Pass 24 May 2012 60,113 miles
Fail 24 May 2012 60,113 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 7 Feb 2012 56,834 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2011 40,605 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 26,555 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Astra?

Based on 25,288,868 MOT tests across 2,125,241 vehicles.

71.9%
Pass Rate
6,421
Miles/Year
34
Year Lifespan
2,125,241
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 1,048,496
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 953,502
coil spring broken 442,020
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 393,418
position lamp(s) not working 393,186
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AC55 KJC is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra in Grey with a 1,248cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 59.1%.

Across all 2006 Vauxhall Astra models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.2% with a typical mileage of 75,271 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Astra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 1,048,496 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AC55 KJC, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Astra typically stays on UK roads for around 34 years. At 20 years old, this Vauxhall Astra is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was AC55 KJC registered?

AC55 KJC is a 2006 Vauxhall Astra, first registered on 31 December 2006.

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